Notre Dame (10-2)

2015 NCAA team statistics - National ranking relative to the 128 FBS teams

Total Offense - 25th   (471.5 yds./game)

• Rushing Offense - 25th   (214.8 yds./game)
• Passing Offense – 37th   (256.7 yds./game)
• Team Passing Efficiency – 23rd   (154.36)
• Scoring Offense – 31st   (34.8 pts./game)
• First Downs Offense – T-43rd   (268)
• Red Zone Offense – 89th   (0.800)
• 3rd Down Conversion Pct. – T-37th   (0.429)
• 4th Down Conversion Pct. – T-45th   (0.571)

Total Defense – 38th   (362.4 yds./game)

• Rushing Defense – 65th   (166.5 yds./game)
• Passing Yards Allowed – 28th (195.9 yds./game)
• Team Passing Efficiency Defense – 61st    (124.08)
• Scoring Defense – 34th   (22.4 pts./game)
• First Downs Defense – 26th   (215)
• Red Zone Defense – 22nd   (0.765)
• 3rd Down Conversion Pct. Defense – 18th   (0.329)
• 4th Down Conversion Pct. Defense – 114th   (0.619)

• Turnover Margin – T-97th (-0.42 per game)
• Fewest Penalties Per Game – T-32nd   (5.33 pn./game)
• Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game – T-34th (47.17 yds./game)

• Net Punting – 35th   (38.76 yds./game)
• Punt Returns – 68th   (7.96 yds./return)
• Kickoff Returns – 30th   (23.18 yds/return)
• Time of Possession – 66th   (29:50)

NOTES:

• Notre Dame isn’t top 15 in the nation in any one team statistical category, but they are in the Top 40 at numerous things.
• Offense is 25th in the nation; Defense is 38th
• Balanced offense that is slightly higher rated running than passing.
• 28th in defensive passing yards allowed, but with only “average” efficiency
• Offense is not efficient in the red zone – 89th in the nation.
• 3rd Down Defense is 18th in the nation, their highest team rating.
• Vulnerable to the run – 65th in the nation.
• Poor defense against 4th Down – 114th in the nation (why?).
• Prone to turn the ball over – 97th in the nation.
• Notre Dame is not a “possession” team.

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